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CATALOGUE 

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FRENCH,  GERMAN,  BELGIUM,  DUTCH, 

AND  THE 

DUSSELDORF  SCHOOLS, 

FROM  THE  SUPERB 

PRIVATE  COLLECTION 

OF 

Mr.  J.  R.  2L  BOUCHEZ, 

THE  EMINENT  BELGIAN  BANKER. 


THIS  THE  MOST  IMPORTANT  AND  VALUABLE  COLLECTION  OF  PAINTINGS 
EVER  BROUGHT  TO  THIS  CITY,  WILL  BE  OFFERED 
AT  PUBLIC  SALE  ON  THE 

Evenings  of  Tuesday  and  Wednesday, 

February  23d  and  24th, 

Commencing  Each  Evening  at  7i  O’Clock. 


THE  PICTURES  ARE  NOW  ON  VIEW 


AT 


PETTES  &  LEATHE’S  Q- 

New  Fine  Art  Rooms,  o 

Nos.  606  and  608  Washington  Avenue,  opposite  the  Lindell  Hotel  ^v, 

until  evening  of  sale. 

H.  W.  BROLASKI  &  BRO.,  Auctioneers.  WM-  R.  WILLIAMS,  ^ 

SAINT  LOUIS: 

HUGH  R.  HILDRETH  PRINTING  COMPANY,  OLIVE  AND  SECOND  V* 


AMONG  THE  PAINTINGS  ARE  CHOICE  EXAMPLES 


BY  THE  FOLLOWING 


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Springer,  Madou,  Verboeckhoven, 

Stroebel,  Schaefels,  Lingeman, 

Hofer,  Van  Schendel,  Koekkoek, 

Robbe,  Lejeune,  Verheyden, 

Becker,  Dansaert,  De  Noter, 

Fourmois,  Bakalowicz,  Roffiaen, 

VandeMaaten,  Daiwaille,  Lebret 

Revntjens,  Pecrus,  Eversen, 

Marenhaut,  Platteel,  Menn, 

Delaroux,  Kluyver,  Boogaard, 

Gyselinckx,  Wagner,  DeVos, 

Kuwasseg  fils,  DeBraekeleer,  .  Riegen, 

Stevens,  De  Leub,  Jacobs, 

Sjamaar,  Van  Lockhorst,  Musin 

Leickert,  &rc.,  &c.,  &c. 


CATALOGUE. 


FIRST  EVENIINTG-’S  SALE. 


i.  F.  DELOROUX,  Paris. 

Pupil  of  B.  C.  Koekkoek. 

F  rench  Landscape  and  F  igures,  c 

A  charming  and  brilliant  Cabinet  Painting  of  the  very  highest  class, 
superbly  finished. 


2.  V.  DR  VOS,  Brussels. 

The  Intruders. 

A  line  eximple,  by  one  of  the  best  Dog  Painters  living. 

3.  KLUYVER,  Amsterdam. 

Winter. 

A  line  Cabinet  Landscape  in  treatment  and  execution,  by  one  of  the 
best  Winter  View  Painters  in  Europe. 


4.  HENDRY  HULK,  London. 

Marine  View. 

A  carefully  painted  little  Marine,  quiet  in  color,  yet  highly  effective — 
a  line  specimen  of  the  Artist. 


\  MOREL.  Paris. 

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French  Landscapes  and  Figures. 

(COMPANIONS.) 

Two  very  fine  Cabinet  Paintings,  beautiful  in  color  and  drawing,  and 
finely  finished. 

7.  V.  DEVOS,  Brussels. 

King  Charles  Spaniel. 

8.  W.  J.  BOOGAARD,  The  Hague. 

The  Blacksmith. 

An  admirable  specimen  of  this  great  Horse  Painter’s  Work,  finished 
with  more  than  ordinary  care,  fine  in  color,  and  artistic  in  treat¬ 
ment. 


9.  DELEUB,  Brussels. 

Passing  Storm. 

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Charming  in  composition,  the  subject  appeals  to  every  one.  The 
story  of  a  mother’s  tender  love  and  watchfulness  over  her  children 
was  never  more  sweetly  told.  The  group  is  beautiful,  and  the 
Painting  admirably  finished. 

10.  A.  STEVENS,  Brussels. 

Pupil  of  F.  Willems. 

May  Flowers. 

This  Painting  has  all  the  charm  and  effectiveness  in  arrangement  for 
which  this  Artist  is  highly  praised. 

11.  J.  J.  SPOHLF.R,  Amsterdam. 

Winter. 

4  The  broad  and  expressive  handling  of  this  work  is  masterly,  and  the 
atmospheric  effect  of  the  cold  winter  well  suggested. 


Paris. 


12.  FRANCOIS  JACOBS. 

Lady  Figure. 


The  works  of  this  eminent  Artist  are  immensely  popular  with  connois¬ 
seurs,  both  of  this  country  and  Europe.  The  figure  is  drawn 
with  great  care,  strong,  vigorous,  and  beautifully  finished. 


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13.  J.  VAN  LOKHORST, 


Brussels 


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Pupil  of  RoolofF. 

Environs  of  Antwerp. 

This  superb  Painting  is  rendered  with  more  than  ordinary  force,  rich 
in  tone,  with  an  earnest,  artistic  feeling  shown  in  the  landscape 
surroundings.  A  study  from  nature. 


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14.  A.  EVERSEN, 

Pupil  of  Springer. 


Amsterdam. 


Street  View. 


Brilliant  in  effect,  finely  finished,  careful  in  details,  and  admirable  in 
both  perspective  and  color. 


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15.  P.  G.  SJAMAAR, 


Paris. 


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A  brilliant  example  of  this  admirable  Painter,  who  now,  since  the  // 

death  of  Van  Schendel,  has  no  successful  rival  in  this  class  of  subv^  - 
jects.  Beautiful  in  the  effect  of  reflected  light.  , 


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Two  beautiful  examples  from  this  favorite  Painter,  fine  in  color  and. 
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1 8.  V.  DEVOS,  Brussels. 

At  Rest. 

Remarkable  for  his  masterly  handling  of  these  subjects. 

19.  FERDINAND  DE  BRAEKELEER,  Antwerp. 

A  Slight  Misunderstanding. 

master  of  great  renown,  whose  merit  as  an  Artist  is  fully  appreciated 
by  art  collectors. 


20.  FRANS  LEBRET,  Antwerp. 

Landscape  and  Sheep. 

AA  magnificent  example  of  a  truly  great  Artist.  In  the  texture  of  the 
wool  the  manipulation  appears  to  be  fully  equal  to  Verboeck- 
hoven.  This  superb  painting  in  all  its  details  is  certainly  the  best 
Lebret  in  America. 


21.  C.  KUWASSEG  fils,  Paris. 

Chantiily — near  Paris. 

This  exquisite  example  is  painted  with  the  realistic  earnestness  and 
minuteness  of  detail  which  are  always  so  noticeable  in  the  works 
of  this  Artist.  The  whole  is  pervaded  by  a  charming  effect  of 
sunlight. 


22.  JAN.  VANLOKHORST,  Brussels. 

Pupil  of  Rooloff. 

Landscape  and  Cattle. 

A  splendid  Painting  by  this  famous  Belgian  Master.  The  cattle  are 
beautifully  introduced,  and  the  earnest  artistic  feeling  shown  in 
the  landscape  is  worthy  of  the  highest  praise. 


23‘  N.  RIEGEN,  Amsterdam. 

Storm  in  the  English  Channel. 

A  gray  toned  marine  view,  by  Holland’s  finest  Marine  Painter,  repre¬ 
senting  a  storm  in  the  English  Channel — of  great  power  and 
beautv. 


24.  N.  RIEGEN,  Amsterdam. 

Coast  and  Marine. 

(COMPANION.) 

This  brilliant  and  beautifully  executed  coast  and  marine  view  is  free  and 
and  masterly,  with  great  strength  of  color,  superbly  finished. 


25.  V.  DE  VOS,  Brussels. 

Norwegian  Bull-Dog  and  Terrier,  if  /  ) 

A  most  superb  example  of  a  world-renowned  Master,  who  has  made  a 
this  class  of  subjects  his  life  study.  Vigorous,  life-like,  and  true 
to  nature. 


26.  B.  MENN,  Paris. 

Medals  and  Decorations. 

Resting  on  the  Swiss  Alps. 

This  is  certainly  a  delightfully  treated  picture,  highly  picturesque,  and 
beautifully  painted,  representing  a  scene  in  the  Swiss  Alps.  The 
figures  are  charmingly  introduced,  rich  in  color  treatment,  attract¬ 
ive,  and  finely  finished. 


27.  KLUYVER,  Amsterdam. 

Bavarian  Landscape  and  Cottage. 

A  fine  specimen  of  this  famous  Landscape  Painter,  rich  and  pure  in 
color  and  artistic  treatment. 


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Paris. 


Medals  and  Decorations. 

The  Art  Critics. 

This  superb  Painting  represents  one  of  Reyntjens’  magnificent  interior 
and  figures.  Admirable  in  color  and  beauty  of  finish,  the  acces¬ 
sories  are  rich  and  attractive,  and  the  figures  charmingly  introduced, 
with  a  refinement  and  grace  showing  the  great  Artist’s  masterly 
power  of  composition. 


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29.  FRANCOIS  MUSIN,  Brussels. 

Chevalier  of  the  Order  of  Leopold. 

Marine  and  Coast  View. 

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Marine  view,  of  extraordinary  power  and  beauty  of  finish.  Musin  has 
become  one  of  the  finest  marine  painters  in  Europe,  and  here 
represents  two  superb  examples,  showing  great  breadth  of  treat¬ 
ment,  with  marvelous  brilliancy  of  color  and  detail. 

jo.  FRANCOIS  MUSIN,  Brussels. 

Chevalier  of  the  Order  of  Leopold. 

„  Port  of  Brielle. 

(COMPANION.) 


31.  L.  BAKALOWICZ, 


Paris. 


The  Pet  Paroquet. 

The  pictures  of  this  great  Artist  require  no  introduction.  His  superb¬ 
ly  drawn  and  exquisitely  finished  figure  pieces  are  held  high  in  the 
estimation  of  art  collectors  and  connoisseurs. 


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32.  P.  VAN  SCHENDEL  (deceased),  Brussels. 

Medals  1 844  and  1847.  Grand  Medal  of  Honor,  1 856.  Chevalier 
of  the  Order  of  Leopold  and  the  Legion  of  Honor. 

One  of  his  famous  market  scenes  by  candle-light,  rendered  in  the  mas¬ 
terly  manner  peculiar  to  the  great  Artist.  Brilliant  and  effective. 


33*  F.  STROEBEL,  The  Hague. 

Chevalier  of  the  Corrone  de  Chene,  and  of  the  Order  of  Leopold. 

The  Alms  Commissioners. 

A  superb  interior,  brilliant  and  beautiful  in  finish.  The  figures  are 
splendidly  drawn,  and  the  sunlight  effect,  with  which  the  canvas 
fairly  glows,  is  exquisitely  rendered  by  the  illustrious  Master. 
The  Painting  is  a  great  work  of  art. 


34.  JULES  WAGNER,  Paris. 

Composition  of  Fruit  and  Flowers. 

A  still  life  Painting,  of  the  finest  quality.  The  composition  masterly, 
and  the  color  unequaled. 


5.  L.  ROBBE,  Brussels. 

Numerous  Medals,  and  Medal  of  Flonor,  Chevalier  of  the  Or¬ 
der  of  Leopold  and  the  Legion  of  Honor. 

Sheep  in  the  Barn- Yard. 


This  Painting  is  pronounced  by  art  critics  in  Brussels  to  be  the  best 
specimen  from  the  easel  of  Robbe;  rich  in  color,  and  fine  in  its 
massive  effect.  It  obtained  the  first  premium  at  the  National 
Exposition  in  Brussels,  1872. 


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Medals  of  Honor  and  Decorations. 


Paris. 


What  Will  I  Answer? 

An  exquisite  Painting,  of  the  very  highest  class,  executed  with  sweet 
refinement  and  beauty,  and  most  superbly  finished.  A  rare  gem 
for  an  art  collector. 

37.  REYNTJENS,  Paris. 

Medals  and  Decorations. 

Pleasant  News  from  Absent  b  nends. 

Fine  in  detail,  and  painted  with  marvelous  care.  The  figures  are  beau¬ 
tifully  introduced,  and  exquisitely  finished. 


Amsterdam. 


38.  CH.  LEICKERT, 

Winter. 

A  superior  specimen  of  this  Master,  finished  with  the  utmost  delicacy, 
and  very  beautiful  in  color.  It  is  one  of  the  gems  of  the  col¬ 
lection. 


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39.  GYSELINCKS,  Brussels. 

Pupil  of  Theo.  Girard. 

The  First  Ride. 

A  beautiful  and  carefully  painted  little  picture,  pleasing  in  subject,  and 
well  handled.  All  the  accessories  are  finely  introduced. 

40.  DAIWAILLE  &  EUG.  VERBOECKHOVEN. 

Chevaliers  of  the  Order  of  Leopold.  Numerous  Medals,  etc. 


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is  very  seldom  that  an  opportunity  occurs  to  obtain  works  by  these 
famous  Artists  combined.  The  landscape  by  Daiwaille,  so  ad- 
mirable  in  perspective  and  beauty  of  finish,  is  in  thorough  har- 


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boeckhoven.  This  picture  will  no  doubt  be  eagerly  sought  after. 

Paris. 


JN.  PLATTEEL, 

Medal  of  Honor  and  Decorations. 

Coming  from  Market. 

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is  work  is  painted  with  great  care.  The  figures  are  exceedingly 
natural  and  life  like,  and  splendidly  drawn,  and  the  ice  texture  is 
remarkably  well  suggested.  Perhaps  no  artist  through  his  work 
gives  more  general  satisfaction  than  this  eminent  Master. 


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DAVID  DE  NOTRE, 

Medals  and  Decorations. 

Still  Life. 

Carefully  and  elaborately  finished  in  all  its  details,  from  a  Master  well 
known  to  connoisseurs  and  art  collectors.  It  is  an  exquisite  pic¬ 
ture,  full  of  the  finest  quality. 


43*  H.  HOFER,  Paris. 

Medal  of  Honor,  Chevalier  and  Officer  of  the  Legion  of  Honor. 

The  Young  Naturalist. 

(  From  the  magnificent  private  collection  of  Madame  La  Baronne  Roell, 

nee  Hodgson,  The  Hague.) 

A  most  beautiful,  carefully  painted  and  wonderfully  finished  picture,  bv 
one  of  the  greatest  Masters  of  European  fame.  A  child  eagerly 
watching  a  chance  to  catch  a  lizard.  Highly  artistic,  and  charm¬ 
ing  in  expression. 

44.  WM.  KOEKKOEK,  The  Hague. 

Street  View  at  The  Hague. 

A  masterly  drawn,  brilliant  and  superbly  finished  example,  from  one 
of  Europe’s  acknowledged  eminent  Masters,  unrivaled  anywhere 
in  the  delicacy,  beauty  and  fine  effect  in  his  works  that  Koekkoek 
only  can  produce. 

45.  F.  ROFFIAEN,  Paris. 

Medals  and  Decorations. 

Scene  in  the  Bavarian  Alps. 

A  magnificent  picture,  representing  Bavarian  mountain  scenery,  by  an 
Artist  of  world-wide  renown;  broad  in  treatment  and  brilliant  in 
color.  His  works  are  scarce,  and  of  great  value. 


SECOND  EVENING'S  SALE. 


46.  V.  DEVOS, 

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Brussels. 


A  strong  and  vigorous  example  of  this  favorite  Artist,  showing  his 
masterly  ability  in  the  treatment  of  such  subjects. 


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KLUYVER,  Amsterdam. 

Landscapes. 

WINTER  AND  SUMMER  (COMPANIONS). 


49.  VAN  LOCKHORST,  Brussels. 


Pupil  of  Rooloff". 

Landscape  and  Figures. 

beautiful  example  of  this  eminent  Artjst.  Brilliant  in  effect,  and 
carefully  painted  in  all  its  details. 


VERHEYDEN, 

The  Two  Friends. 


Paris. 


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This  Painting  comes  from  the  easel  of  one  of  the  greatest  Masters 
of  Europe.  Its  subject  is  one  of  simplicity  and  beauty.  The 
figure  of  the  child  has  an  easy  grace  and  naturalness,  while  the 
sheep  in  form  and  texture  are  painted  with  a  realistic  power  rarely 
equaled. 


51.  P.  VAN  SCHENDEL  (deceased),  Brussels. 

Medals,  1 844  and  1847.  Grand  Medal  of  Honor,  1856.  Cheva¬ 
lier  of  the  Order  of  Leopold  and  the  Legion  of  Honor. 


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this  class  of  subjects  have  no  superior  in  the  world. 


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52.  BAKALOWICZ,  Paris. 

The  Confidants. 

One  of  his  most  pleasing  works.  The  action  of  the  figures  is  very 
fine.  They  are  gracefully  drawn,  beautiful  in  color,  and  ex¬ 
quisitely  finished. 


53.  FRANS  LEBRET,  Antwerp. 

Shepherd  and  Flock. 

A  powerful  Painting,  handled  with  great  breadth  of  treatment  and 
beauty  of  finish.  The  group  of  sheep  is  superbly  painted  in  all 
its  details.  A  superior  work  of  art. 


54.  REYNTJENS,  Paris. 

Rich  Interior  and  Figures. 

This  superb  picture  is  a  fine  specimen  of  this  famous  Artist’s  elabor¬ 
ate  treatment  of  rich  interiors.  The  figures  are  beautifully  in¬ 
troduced,  well  drawn,  and  the  composition  perfect.  It  is  bril¬ 
liant  in  effect,  admirable  in  color  and  expression,  and  very  care¬ 


fully  finished. 


55.  FRANCOIS  MUSIN,  Brussels, 

Chevalier  of  the  Order  of  Leopold. 


Port  of  Ostend. 

An  important  and  brilliant  example  from  one  of  the  finest  marine 
,  Painters  in  the  world.  It  is  an  excellent  view  of  Ostend,  and 
will  at  once  be  recognized  by  the  many  tourists  who  have  crossed 
the. English  Channel. 


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j6.  EUGENE  VERBOECKHOVEN,  Brussels. 

Medals,  i  824,  1 841 ,  1 845  ;  Legion  of  Honor,  1 8 55  ;  Chevalier  of 
/  the  Order  of  Leopold,  1859;  Commander  of  the  Order  of 

£  y  Leopold,  1869,  1872. 

A  Stag. 

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A  little  cabinet  example,  painted  in  Verboeckhoven’s  best  days;  beau- 


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57.  J.  STROEBEL,  The  Hague. 

Numerous  Medals  and  Decorations.  Chevalier  and  Commander 
of  the  Order  of  Leopold. 

Rubens  Before  the  Art  Critics  of 

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Cologne. 

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(From  the  collection  of  the  Chevalier  de  Haes  de  Nejeurode,  Paris.) 

A  remarkably  fine  and  important  work  of  this  great  Master,  finished 
in  a  most  superb  manner,  admirable  in  composition  and  wonderful 
in  color,  for  which  the  artist  stands  second  to  none  in  the  world. 
The  figures  are  carefully  drawn,  easy  and  graceful,  and  the  faces 
remarkably  expressive.  The  relief  of  the  figures  against  the  rich 
warm  background  is  most  skilfully  realized.  The  portrait  of 
Rubens  is  considered  to  be  one  of  the  best  ever  painted.  But 
few  of  Stroebel’s  paintings  ever  come  to  this  country.  They 
adorn  the  national  museums  and  the  finest  private  collections  in 
Europe,  and  there  is  probably  no  finer  example  of  Stroebel  now 
in  this  country,  and  it  will  be  a  prize  for  the  connoisseur  who 
succeeds  in  securing  it  for  his  collection. 


58.  L.  DANSAERT, 


Paris. 


Numerous  Medals  and  Decorations.  Pupil  of  Ed.  Frere. 

A  Cavalier. 


A  Painter  of  the  very  finest  rank,  his  broad  and  masterly  works 
have  given  him  a  high  place  in  the  world  of  art.  This  is  ren¬ 
dered  in  the  pleasing  manner  peculiar  to  the  great  Artist. 


59.  KEELHOFF  &  VERBOECKHOVEN, 

Brussels. 

Numerous  Medals  and  Decorations.  Chevaliers  and  Commanders 
of  the  Order  of  Leopold. 

The  Banks  of  the  Moselle. 

A  very  important  and  attractive  work,  by  two  great  Artists,  con¬ 
taining  some  of  the  highest  evidences  of  their  superior  art. 
While  the  subject  is  very  attractive,  the  landscape  is  treated  in 
a  very  beautiful  manner,  which  gives  it  a  character  of  marvelous 
power.  The  figures  are  charmingly  introduced  by  Eugene  Ver- 
boeckhoven,  and  nothing  finer  in  the  art  of  landscape  and  figure 
painting  combined  can  be  found  on  the  American  continent  ;  this 
painting  would  adorn  any  collection  of  the  very  highest  character. 

60.  F.  MARENHAUT,  Paris. 

The  Blacksmith. 

This  picture  is  by  an  acknowledged  great  Artist,  the  treatment  being 
broad  and  masterly,  rich  in  color  and  beauty  of  finish,  and  most 
vigorously  handled. 

6 1 .  C.  PECRUS,  Paris. 

Medals  of  Honor  and  Decorations. 

A  Most  Difficult  Answer. 

A  good  specimen  of  this  favorite  artist,  and  one  of  the  choicest  ol  his 
works.  It  has  all  the  fine  qualities  which  characterize  him — 
excellent  story,  graceful  composition,  rich  color  and  exquisite 
finish.  Will  do  credit  to  the  finest  collection  in  the  country. 

62.  EUG.  LEJEUNE,  Paris. 

Best  Pupil  of  Bouguereau.  Medals  and  Decorations.  Chevalier 
of  the  Legion  of  Honor. 

My  Pets. 

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This  Artist  ranks  among  the  very  highest,  and,  as  a  Painter  ol  children, 
has  no  superior  ;  nothing  can  be  sweeter  or  more  natural  than  the 
expression  of  the  lovely,  modest  young  girl.  I  he  subject,  is  one  of 
great  beauty  and  simplicity,  and  worthy  of  the  consideration  of 
connoisseurs. 


6;.  VAN  DE  MAATEN,  Dusseldorf. 

Chevalier  of  the  Order  Couronne  de  Chene. 

Landscape  and  Canal  View  Near 

Antwerp. 

This  painting,  by  one  of  Dusseldorf’s  greatest  Masters,  is  very  line  in 
its  atmospheric  effect,  and  full  of  life  and  motion.  It  is  drawn 
*  with  great  care,  well  composed  and  beautifully  painted  in  all 
its  line  details. 


64.  AUGUST  BECKER,  Dusseldorf. 

if  Norwegian  Water-Fall. 

(From  the  Collection  of  the  Museum  Vander  Hoop.) 

An  important  and  powerful  work,  by  one  of  the  most  renowned  Mas¬ 
ters  of  Europe.  The  painting  is  strong,  vigorous  and  beautifully 
finished.  The  water-fall  is  rendered  with  more  than  ordinary 
force,  and  great  truthfulness  to  nature.  Nothing  equal  to  this 
magnificent  painting,  in  beauty,  has  ever  been  imported.  (The 
companion  picture  is  now  the  property  of  the  Emperor  of  Russia.) 


65.  MADOU,  Paris. 

Medal,  1855.  Legion  of  Honor,  1863.  Grand  Medal  of  Honor, 
1867.  Commander  of  the  Legion  of  Honor,  1869. 

The  Smoker. 

(Or,  After  Dinner,  as  Meissonier  calls  this  Painting.) 

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A  most  superb  specimen,  from  one  of  the  most  eminent  Artists  living. 
His  works  are  not  often  seen  in  this  country,  being  sold  before 
they  leave  the  easel;  are  very  expensive,  of  the  very  highest  class 
and  coveted  by  refined  connoisseurs. 


Amsterdam. 


66,  C.  SPRINGER, 

Numerous  Medals  and  Decorations,  Grand  Medal  of  Honor,  ■ 
Chevalier  of  the  Order  Couronne  de  Chene.  Chevalier 
of  the  Order  of  Leopold-  Chevalier  and- Commander  of  the 
Legion  of  Honor. 


Castle  on  the  Rhine. 

•  (From  the  private  gallery  of  Herr  M.  J.  Reindskoff,  the  great 

Amsterdam  banker.) 

This  renowned  Artist  holds  a  position  in  high  art  second  to  none;  his 
pictures  are  very  scarce  and  expensive,  and  are  usually  sold  before 
leaving  his  easel  to  the  princes  and  nobility  of  Europe,  who  con¬ 
stantly  throng  his  studio.  In  fact,  no  important  collection  in 
Europe  is  complete  without  a  Springer,  and  it  is  with  great  satis¬ 
faction  that  we  are  able  to  present  this  very  fine  example  ot  his 
genius  for  the  study  of  admirers  of  genuine  high  art.  The  execu¬ 
tion  is  perfect,  the  treatment  thoroughly  artistic,  and  the  drawing 
and  architectural  effects  are  produced  only  as  Springer  can  paint 
them.  To  own  this  master-piece  of  art  would  make  an  enviable 
reputation  for  any  amateur. 


67.  LINGEMAN, 


Dusseldorf. 


Medals  and  Decorations. 


The  Armorer. 

Were  this  eminent  Master  unknown  to  fame  the  exhibition  ot  this 
painting  would  make  for  him  a  lasting  reputation.  It  is  marvelous 
in  elaboration  and  beauty  of  finish.  It  was  awarded  a  gold  medal 
at  the  National  Exposition  in  Paris,  and  can  with  confidence  be 
pronounced  the  finest  Lingeman  in  America.  It  will  commend 
itself  to  the  best  judges  of  art. 


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68.  H.  F.  SCH AEFELS,  Antwerp. 

Numerous  Medals  of  Honor  and  Decoration.  Director  of  the 
Royal  Academy  of  Antwerp. 

Return  from  Hawking. 

(From  the  famous  Vambersen  collection.) 

Any  extended  notice  of  this  remarkable  chef  d’oeuvre  would  seem  su¬ 
perfluous,  were  the  works  of  Schaefels  familiar  to  the  connoisseurs 
in  this  city.  They  are  very  seldom  seen  outside  of  the  galleries 
of  the  crowned  heads  and  nobility  of  Europe,  and  it  is  only  by 
chance  that  this  choice  specimen  is  here  for  sale.  This  wonderful 
painting  possesses  masterly  composition,  combined  with  attractive 
grouping  of  the  figures,  rich  and  brilliant  coloring  and  a  delicacy 
and  refinement  of  feeling  rarely  equaled  upon  canvas.  The  text¬ 
ure  of  the  different  fabrics  is  imitated  to  a  marvelous  degree, 
showing  the  fidelity  and  careful  attention  to  details  which  are  some 
of  the  leading  characteristics  of  this  great  Master.  It  will  bear 
the  most  scrupulous  examination,  and  would  be  a  valuable  acquisi¬ 
tion  to  the  finest  collection  in  Europe  or  America. 


69.  C.  PECRUS,  Paris. 

Medals  of  Honor  and  Decorations. 


^ r  Waiting. 

This  picture  will  attract  those  who  appreciate  works  of  the  very  highest 
order.  It  is  finished  with  that  refinement  and  the  delicacy  for 
which  this  eminent  Master  has  made  himself  so  famous.  A  per¬ 
fect  gem. 


70.  A.  EVERSEN, 


Amsterdam. 


Pupil  of  Springer. 


Street  View. 

The  works  of  this  Artist  will  soon  rival  those  of  his  illustrious  Master, 
if  we  judge  from  this  specimen.  He  is  noted  for  beauty  of  com¬ 
position,  and  careful  attention  to  the  finishing  of  details. 


71.  EUGENE  VERBOECKHOVEN.  Brussels 

Medals,  1824,  1841,  1845.  Legion  of  Honor,  1855.  Chevalier 
of  the  Order  of  Leopold,  1859.  Commander  of  the  Order  of 
Leopold,  1869. 


Early  Morning. 


This  exquisite  work  of  art  was  painted  when  Verboeckhoven  was 

his  prime,  in  1859,  by  express  order  for  the  gallery  of  Le  Count 
de  Petrowicz,  Moscow,  Russia,  and  sold  there  after  the  death  of 


the  Count,  at  public  sale  in  April,  1 869.  The  Belgian  Art  Journal 
acknowledged  to  be  the  severest  critic  in  Europe,  in  a  notice  of 
this  picture  said:  “It  is  with  confidence  that  we  affirm  that  a  .  * 

more  beautiful  painting  of  this  great  Master  does  not  exist,  and  is  1  ^ 

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unusually  attractive  in  subject.  Owing  to  his  age,  Verboeckhoven 
paints  no  more  pictures  introducing  small  animals,  which  places  a 
priceless  value  upon  the  examples  in  this  collection,  as  they  can  E  i/ 
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FRANCOIS  MUSIN, 

Chevalier  of  the  Order  of  Leopold. 


Brussels. 


Marine  and  Coast  View,  Belgium. 

The  works  of  this  favorite  Master  are  now  held  in  great  esteem.  The 
details  of  this  painting  are  executed  in  a  vigorous  and  masterly 
manner,  and  in  color  effect  it  is  at  once  brilliant  and  beautiful. 


73.  FRANCOIS  MUSIN,  Brussels. 

Chevalier  of  the  Order  of  Leopold. 

Marine  and  Coast  View. 

Remarkable  for  its  masterly  handling;  painted  with  great  breadth  and 
freedom,  most  skillfully  realized,  yet  showing  marvelous  brilliancy 
of  color  in  all  its  fine  details. 


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74.  L.  ROBBE,  Brussels. 

Numerous  Medals  and  Medal  of ‘Honor.  Chevalier  of  the  Order 
j  11  P  of  Leopold  and  the  Legion  of  Honor. 

Landscape  and  Sheep. 


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his  works.  It  has  all  the  fine  qualities  which  characterize  him. 
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Numerous  Medals  and  Decorations.  Chevaliers  and  Commanders 
of  the  Order  of  Leopold. 


F  rench  Landscape,  with  Figures. 


is  seldom  that  a  Keelhoff  is  found  at  public  sales.  The  earnest  artistic 
feeling  shown  in  the  landscape  is  worthy  of  the  highest  praise. 
The  figures  are  beautifully  introduced  by  Eug.  Verboeckhoven. 
Works  by  these  two  Artists  combined  cannot  be  obtained,  there- 
-  fore  this  painting  will  be  a  treasure  to  the  person  securing  it. 
One  of  the  most  valuable  pictures  in  the  collection. 


76. 


V.  DE  VOS,  Brussels. 

Difference  of  Opinion. 

An  unusually  fine  painting  of  this  well-known  Artist. 


77.  FOURMOIS  (deceased),  Paris. 

Environs  of  Lyons,  France. 

This  Artist  has,  by  his  superb  works,  obtained  a  great  and  lasting  repu¬ 
tation.  The  execution  is  artistic  and  his  coloring  perfect.  It  is 
an  attractive  picture,  containing  some  of  the  highest  evidences  of 
superior  art,  and  will  be  appreciated  by  connoisseurs  and  collectors 
of  valuable  paintings.  The  finest  landscape  in  the  collection. 


Paris. 


78.  REYNTJENS, 

Medals  and  Decorations. 


The  Chess  Players. — Rich  Interior. 


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Amsterdam. 


Landscape. 


(COMPANION.) 

The  finest  pair  of  cabinet  landscapes  in  the  country.  They  are 
beautiful  in  tone,  exceedingly  rich  and  attractive,  superbly  finished, 
worthy  of  great  praise. 


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Landscape  and  Figures. 

A  brilliant  cabinet  example,  and  a  most  superior  specimen  from  the 
illustrious  Master,  whose  works  rank  very  high  among  the  con- 

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Paris. 


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